Increasing the breeding capacity of macaques for HIV/AIDS research
Official title: Expansion of Macaque Breeding runs at the New Iberia Research Center
Funded at Ragin' Cajun Facilities, INC. · NIH-10761902 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about building new homes for macaques at the New Iberia Research Center so they can breed more and help with important research on HIV/AIDS, especially since there's a growing need for these animals after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ragin' Cajun Facilities, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lafayette, United States) |
| Project start | September 12, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $3,999,070 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD035570-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10761902 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals involved in HIV/AIDS research or those developing treatments for related conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in HIV/AIDS research or those not requiring nonhuman primate studies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on expanding the breeding capacity of macaques at the New Iberia Research Center to support ongoing HIV/AIDS research. The project involves constructing new housing facilities that will accommodate an additional 1,600 macaque breeders and their offspring. This expansion is crucial due to the increased demand for nonhuman primates in research, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, which has strained existing resources. By enhancing breeding capabilities, the center aims to ensure a stable supply of macaques for critical studies that could lead to advancements in HIV/AIDS treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved availability of macaques for vital HIV/AIDS research, potentially accelerating the development of new therapies.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach to expanding breeding capacity is necessary due to current shortages, similar expansions in nonhuman primate research facilities have shown success in meeting research demands in the past.
Where this research is happening
-
Ragin' Cajun Facilities, INC.
Lafayette, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Villinger, Francois J — Ragin' Cajun Facilities, INC.
- Study coordinator: Villinger, Francois J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.